When most people think about libraries, they imagine books.
Resources
It's true, the UW-Madison Libraries do have a lot of books in our catalog—more than 10 million in 500+ different languages! However, the Libraries also have thousands of databases, which contain millions of articles, streaming movies and music, as well as 1.4 million eBooks.
In addition, the Libraries have more than 7 million digitized documents and images available online. You can find nearly all of these resources through the Libraries’ website.
Did You Know...?
You have access to online library resources anywhere, anytime by logging in with your NetID
Chances are, you will be studying topics from many different disciplines, and you might not be an expert in all of them. That’s where the Libraries can help!
Library staff have organized many of the Library’s online resources by subject to make it easier to get started. In addition, there are online research guides for hundreds of courses and subject areas that can point you to the most helpful resources.
Did You Know...?
Your Wiscard is also your library card! Use it to check out materials and equipment.
Course Reading Lists
Course Reading Lists help you find class materials available through the Libraries. Additional readings may be available through your course site.
Equipment
The Libraries have a variety of equipment for you to check out, like laptops, iPads, and cameras. Just about anything you may need in or outside of class!